RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO
MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY FOR MATCHING FUNDS TO DEVELOP A MODEL OF
ENERGY USE IN THE CITY AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO CONSERVE ENERGY.

CITY PROPOSAL:

WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota, pollution control agency, administers
financial assistance for public efforts to conserve energy and reduce
emissions, and

WHEREAS, the city of Duluth desires financial assistance under the
Minnesota pollution control agency grant program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:

(a)That the Duluth City Council approves of and supports the city
administration in filing an application to Minnesota pollution control agency
for financial assistance in the amount of $10,000 to develop a model of energy
use in the city, develop a strategy to conserve energy, and share that
strategy;

(b)That the proper city officers are hereby authorized and directed
to execute and file an application with the Minnesota pollution control agency
and to provide all information and documentation as required to become
eligible for possible funding assistance;

(c)That the city of Duluth does agree to obligate the funds required
to satisfactorily complete the proposed project and become eligible for
reimbursement under the terms and conditions of the Minnesota pollution
control agency grant program; matching funds to come from the city’s Energy
Management Fund 257.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT DIV

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes and supports the city’s
application to Minnesota’s pollution control agency for matching funds to be
used to develop a model of energy use in the city and develop a strategy to
conserve energy, and to share that strategy.